Rachel Nichols joins Matt Barnes to discuss the biggest headlines from the 2025 NBA Playoffs: OKC Thunder’s lockdown of Anthony Edwards, Karl Anthony Towns’ monstrous 4th quarter and the Indiana Pacers re-instatement of John Haliburton. Plus, Matt recaps his WNBA weekend, predicts Philadelphia 76ers summer sliding doors & reacts to Luka Doncic’s offseason training.

Rachel Nichols joins Matt Barnes to discuss the biggest headlines from the 2025 NBA Playoffs: OKC Thunder&rsquo;s lockdown of Anthony Edwards, Karl Anthony Towns&rsquo; monstrous 4th quarter and the Indiana Pacers re-instatement of John Haliburton. Plus, Matt recaps his WNBA weekend, predicts Philadelphia 76ers summer sliding doors &amp; reacts to Luka Doncic&rsquo;s offseason training.

ALL THE SMOKE pairs two of the most outspoken and controversial players of their time. Known as fiery, intense competitors during their on-court careers, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson are now two of the most widely respected voices by today’s crop of NBA stars. Serving as mentors to numerous players throughout the league and with their hands firmly on the pulse of the game, they have first-hand insight into the minds, lives and pressing issues facing today’s players. Barnes and Jackson, who have played alongside two generations of All-Stars, will dish on the latest news and drama from on and off the court without boundaries.

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OKC LOCKS UP Ant-Man, Knicks' Brunson Problem & Luka's Slim Summer

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The Knicks are NBA champions, Jalen Brunson silenced every doubter, and Victor Wembanyama's first Finals run has the entire basketball world talking. 🏆👀

On this episode of ALL THE SMOKE: Unplugged, Matt Barnes breaks down the biggest storylines from the 2026 NBA Finals, including the growing debate around Wemby's public perception, the Spurs' blown leads, Brunson's historic championship run, and why San Antonio's future is still brighter than ever.

Plus, Matt reacts to the latest Giannis trade rumors, weighs in on Jaylen Brown potentially being moved, and discusses one of the biggest NBA Draft storylines involving Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa.

Then, Matt sits down with projected lottery pick Kingston Flemings to discuss his rise from Houston to the NBA Draft, playing for Kelvin Sampson, competing against the nation's best prospects, and what NBA teams can expect from his game.

The Knicks are NBA champions, Jalen Brunson silenced every doubter, and Victor Wembanyama's first Finals run has the entire basketball world talking. 🏆👀
On this episode of ALL THE SMOKE: Unplugged, Matt Barnes breaks down the biggest storylines from the 2026 NBA Finals, including the growing debate around Wemby's public perception, the Spurs' blown leads, Brunson's historic championship run, and why San Antonio's future is still brighter than ever.
Plus, Matt reacts to the latest Giannis trade rumors, weighs in on Jaylen Brown potentially being moved, and discusses one of the biggest NBA Draft storylines involving Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa.
Then, Matt sits down with projected lottery pick Kingston Flemings to discuss his rise from Houston to the NBA Draft, playing for Kelvin Sampson, competing against the nation's best prospects, and what NBA teams can expect from his game.

Victor Wembanyama's NBA Darling Status Is Officially OVER

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CJ Miles spent 17 years in the NBA and has stayed around the game in a completely different role. It's hard to put CJ in a box. He writes, he takes photos, and most importantly, he tells stories. Matt and Stak got up with CJ to talk about this new chapter of his life, what it was like being one of the last players to jump straight from high school to the league, and the stories that come with 17 years of NBA experience. We touched on everything from the Utah Jazz to Larry Bird personally recruiting him to the Pacers, to the ongoing debate about which state produces the best basketball players: California or Texas. This one is filled with stories, laughs, and real game on how to transition from being a pro in one world and build something in another.

CJ Miles spent 17 years in the NBA and has stayed around the game in a completely different role. It's hard to put CJ in a box. He writes, he takes photos, and most importantly, he tells stories. Matt and Stak got up with CJ to talk about this new chapter of his life, what it was like being one of the last players to jump straight from high school to the league, and the stories that come with 17 years of NBA experience. We touched on everything from the Utah Jazz to Larry Bird personally recruiting him to the Pacers, to the ongoing debate about which state produces the best basketball players: California or Texas. This one is filled with stories, laughs, and real game on how to transition from being a pro in one world and build something in another.

CJ Miles: He Played 17 Years in the NBA. Now He's the One Telling the Stories.

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Chase Utley sits down with Matt Barnes for an extremely interesting conversation. Six-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger, World Series champion, 259 career home runs, and possible hall of fame inductee in the near future.

Utley opens up on the grind of the minor leagues, the unbreakable chemistry he built with Jimmy Rollins, what it was like watching Ryan Howard hit moon shots from the on-deck circle, how the Phillies dynasty quietly became one of the greatest teams of the 2000s and much more.

Chase Utley sits down with Matt Barnes for an extremely interesting conversation. Six-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger, World Series champion, 259 career home runs, and possible hall of fame inductee in the near future.
Utley opens up on the grind of the minor leagues, the unbreakable chemistry he built with Jimmy Rollins, what it was like watching Ryan Howard hit moon shots from the on-deck circle, how the Phillies dynasty quietly became one of the greatest teams of the 2000s and much more.

MLB Legend Chase Utley: Old School Baseball, Joining Dodgers Front Office, Untold Phillies Stories

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OKC LOCKS UP Ant-Man, Knicks' Brunson Problem & Luka's Slim Summer

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